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7.2 / 10 46 Ratings
A perfume by Les Senteurs Gourmandes for women and men, released in 2013. The scent is woody-oriental. It is being marketed by Parfums par Nature.
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Main accords

Woody
Oriental
Spicy
Resinous
Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
FrankincenseFrankincense GrapefruitGrapefruit Pink pepperPink pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
PatchouliPatchouli GeraniumGeranium RoseRose
Base Notes Base Notes
SandalwoodSandalwood FrankincenseFrankincense MuskMusk VetiverVetiver
Ratings
Scent
7.246 Ratings
Longevity
6.237 Ratings
Sillage
5.736 Ratings
Bottle
6.648 Ratings
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ElysaShades

148 Reviews
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ElysaShades
ElysaShades
Top Review 11  
Should be sprayed on textiles.
Of course, you feel very happy when you discover a beautiful oud fragrance for 12 euros at Galerie Lafayette. My friend impulsively bought it for me. And then immediately got one for himself. The very first perfume of his life... it must have really impressed him.

It impressed me too...
The ingredients (it's probably not worth discussing the fragrance pyramid here) are a bit misleading. I also smell oud here subtly but distinctly. Either there really is some in it, or the other ingredients create this note in combination.

The opening is very bitter! I've tried several men's fragrances that are much more unisex. I perceive the incense more strongly than the oud note. Patchouli is also present but somewhat in the background. It seems to enhance this really beautifully bitter impression. Sandalwood makes it a bit softer after an hour.

I don't find the scent as mysterious as my predecessors do; it lacks complexity for that. For me, it is dark and bitter. On a lady, it would certainly be unusual and very exciting.

Since some have already complained about the longevity: On the skin, it lasts at most 2 hours, or it becomes quite close to the skin after just 10 minutes. That's why I sprayed it on my clothes today. It holds wonderfully there, at least half a day without reapplying. However, it probably can't provide a significant sillage, although I only treated myself to 2 sprays today so I wouldn't scare my clients.

At this price, I also find it okay if you have to reapply every now and then. And on clothing, as mentioned, it holds flawlessly. (My rating also takes this into account). You get a daylight-appropriate dark fragrance here. A great thing because you don't bother anyone, but the scent itself is still extraordinary.

It is therefore wearable all year round. And recommended for men and women who like subtle but not everyday perfumes.
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Taurus

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Taurus
Very helpful Review 8  
Black Oud
Black Oud is a bit strange. On one hand, the namesake Oud is officially not present in the pyramid at all. But that may not mean anything, as it has nonetheless sneaked in olfactorily, even though the website of Les Senteurs Gourmandes does not provide any really clear information about it, instead emphasizing incense, sandalwood, and patchouli.
Yet, every nose witness would bet that Oud must have found its way into this Eau de Parfum.

On the other hand, the aforementioned circumstance is confusing, as for an Eau de Parfum with clearly recognizable Oud, this mixture behaves quite tame and gentle after a thunderous start, cozy soft and subtly close to the body, yet unfortunately too short-lived. It seems that the Oud was used very sparingly.

But let's take it step by step: the first sprays initially promise an exclusive, opulent scent with enchanting woody and sweet notes. Incense, patchouli, sandalwood, and even Oud are excellently perceivable in ascending order. The latter comes across dark, soft, very high-quality, and completely rounded. In this form, no one would claim that it smells unpleasant, barn-like, or stinky. At times, one is even inclined to sniff out a bit of sticky honey.

Unfortunately, the intensity fades faster than one would like. There is not much left of the dark mystique. The beautiful sweet oriental woodiness almost formally dissolves into smoke. What a pity, one might think.

There is still a small consolation: like the other Les Senteurs Gourmandes, Black Oud is offered at a low price, so one can easily add a travel spray and reapply as needed. And I bet: almost everyone around would estimate this scent to be much more expensive than it is offered. With a bit of cleverness, one can quickly achieve a re-investment.
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Thadl68

33 Reviews
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Thadl68
Top Review 7  
Slightly Sweet Sandalwood
Here are simply my thoughts and impressions on the scent, sober and subjective:
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Lemon in the top note or rather a citrus-fresh opening

Sandalwood consistently very dominant

thus it has something "Declaration d'un soir-like," without its sharpness

therefore much rounder and almost a bit sweet

Patchouli only supportive or so beautifully intertwined that it doesn't come off musty

the sweet - chocolatey aspect of the patchouli might give the aforementioned sweet touch

Frankincense only ethereally passes by in my opinion

I can definitely smell oud, but it has been extremely tamed

woody with warm components that become more dominant towards the end

the name fits, because nothing is bright here, except for the opening

if I had to describe it in a few words: woody spicy light

compared to other oud fragrances, an extreme beginner oud scent

of the four Les Senteurs Gourmandes Ouds, my personal favorite

(there you can see, I would have guessed Amber Oud beforehand)

Scent intensity weak, very close to the skin

Longevity weak, after 2 hours the sweet sandalwood journey is over

a nice spring fragrance that needs to be reapplied often

no problem at this price
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Insomnie

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Insomnie
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Dark yes but not skillfully done
Les Senteurs Gourmandes - Black contains:

Oud incense - Patchouli - Sandalwood

The fragrance pyramid is absolutely divine - but only according to the description - because I find the scent not mysterious - as it is advertised, but it smells like "Ambre Sultan" in a tilted state - absolutely no Oud scent but a mishmash of spice paste that has long surpassed its best before date.

The longevity is about 4 hours close to the skin and remains true to its style. For it stays unchanged from about the tenth minute.

I classify it as a men's fragrance for gentlemen of advanced age.
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Lightly soapy, smooth dark wood - a bit synthetic, but beautiful - along with a very distinct, herbal sweet forest honey note. It has something.
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Rather simple: Patchouli + sandalwood + incense with a sweet note (elemi?).
No oud. No gourmand. Not black.
Affordable!
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Indeed, the listed notes are actually present here: frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, and the namesake oud. Dull combo.
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No oud, but a clear, subtly spicy, masculine, fresh sandalwood scent that totally excites me. Not very intense - reapply!
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A truly high-quality scented Eau de Parfum with gentle Oud, available for an incredibly low price. Unfortunately, it’s short-lived and close to the skin.
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Beautiful dark-woody, slightly synthetic sandalwood scent with gentle sweetness, I don’t notice much of the oud!!! Still pleasant!!! :-)
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The name is confusing! A lovely sweet patchouli-sandalwood scent. No trace of oud or incense.
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Do I only smell a hint of leather? Or is it a soft oud that blends with incense and patchouli?
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10 years ago
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For the price, it's a great scent. You usually only get mysterious dark fragrances for a lot of money.
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A priest wafts with an incense burner around the earthy sandalwood, which he previously sprinkled with Sun (Jil Sander). H+S mediocre
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